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Nicola Mawson

Contributing journalist

Nicola Mawson is an award-winning financial journalist, strategic communications expert, and photographer with more than 20 years of experience writing clear, balanced stories in finance, policy, creative storytelling, and corporate communications.

Known for her ethical, balanced, and nuanced style, she breaks down intricate economic and regulatory issues – from corporate governance and AI-based fraud detection to inflation patterns and consumer protection – into understandable insights for a range of audiences.

A Sanlam Award for Excellence in Financial Journalism finalist, Nicola is a twice Telkom Journalist of the Year winner in two categories. Among her in-depth investigations was one into mismanagement of COVID-19 relief funds as well as probing top-level corporate scandals like Steinhoff.

With integrity and flexibility, Nicola excels at simplicity rather than complexity. 

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